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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.76, 44,493.96 and 20,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.76, 44,493.96 and 20,898.64 is: 28,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.76 : 44,493.96 = 20,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.76/44,493.96 = 20,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.76x = 44,493.96 × 20,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.76x = 929,863,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,863,252.21/32,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,856.45

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